The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About4. MAYORS REPORT 12/06/05 Rl:.'SOLUTION NO. 48 - 05 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING "PROSPECT MARCHING KNIGHTS' DA Y" JANUARY 2.2006 WHEREAS, the Prospect Marching Knights, under the direction of Band Director David Morrison, are two hundred members strong and include 58 brass instruments, 67 woodwinds, 34 percussion, 38 color guard and 3 drum majors; and WHEREAS, their achievements are testament to their remarkable and truly inspired abilities, including, 2005, Grand Champions at the Lancer Joust in Roselle, the Chicagoland Marching Band Festival in Wheeling and the IlIini Marching Band Festival in Champaign; and WHEREAS, the Prospect Marching Knights, under the direction of Band Director David Morrison have auained Grand Championship at the University of Illinois IIIini's Marching Band Festival 24 times since 1981 including the past 23 consecutive years; and WHEREAS, the outstanding skills and abilities of the Prospect High School musicians come as a result of countless hours of team practice, pride to deliver only the best, dedication of supportive parents and the extraordinalY leadership of David and Judy Morrison; and WHEREAS, the Prospect Marching Knights deliver with precision and creativity a haljiime pe/formance during Prospect High Schooljootball games that excites, entertains and motivates failS alld thejootballteam; and WHEREAS, the Prospect Marching Knights entertaill and delight the community at local parades and thousands more at performances throughout the state; and WHEREAS, Balld Director David Morrison now completing his 29'" andjinal year at Prospect High School before retirement has led this group of talented alld dedicated musicians to national recognitioll; and WHEREAS, 011 JamlalY 2, 2006 the Prospect Marchillg Knights will be pe~forming in the Tournament (}fRoses Parade in Pasadena, California; and WHEREAS, we recognize these youllg musicians and appreciate their talents, share in their pride and say "thank you "for ajob well done. SECTION ONE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect, on behalf (}f a proud community, do hereby proclaim Monday, Jalluary 2, 2006 as "PROSPECT MARCHING KNIGHTS' DA Y." SECTION TWO: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect urge all citizens to observe "Prospect Marching Knights" Day by watching the Marching Knights pe/form in the nationally televised JanuCl/Y 2, 2006 Tournament of Roses Parade. SECTION THREE: That all official copy of this Resolution be suitably prepared and presented to the PROSPECT MARCHING KNIGHTS as a perpetual memento. SECTION FOUR: That this Resolution shall be in jidlforce and effect from and qfter its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: 1rvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk Passed and approved this 6'/' day of December 2005 A-1) RESOLUTION NO. 49 -05 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE PROSPECT KNIGHTS FOOTBALL TEAM AS IHSA CLASS 7A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS WHEREAS, under the leadership of Head Coach Brent Perlman and an outstanding coaching staff. the Footbat! Knights yvere tenacious when it was rough, sllffering their only loss in the season opener; and, WHEREAS, with the talents of the players, the teamwork of doing what needed to be done, and doing it together, the 'WE ARE ONE" PROSPECT KNIGHTS, became undefeatable, winning their next nine regular season games; and WHEREAS, the PROSPECT KNIGHTS, believed in each other and were wanted to do and ultimately accomplished one play offgame win at a time, Prospect 24 Prospect 31 Prospect 13 Lake Zurich 15 Libertyville 21 Highland Park 6 commit/ed to what they ProJpect 37 Belvidere 12 and; WHEREAS, on Friday, November 25, 2005 in Champaign, Illinois the Footbat! Knights, took on and took down 1 () time state champion, Mt. Carmel in an unforgettable 20-14 victOlY to capture the School '.I' third State Championship i12.five years. WHEREAS, the Football Knights championship season and how the team played brings honor to them, their coaches, their teachers, their parents, alumni, the student body, School District 214 and the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: That the Mayor and Board qf Trustees of the Village (!l Mount Prospect, on behalf oj' a proud community, do hereby acknowledge and recognize the PROSPECT FOOTBALL TEAM for their outstanding achievements during this memorable/ootball season. SECTION TWO: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees qf the Village 0/ MOllnt Prospect do hereby extend to Head Coach Brelll Perlman, his coaching staff and returning players high hopes for continued success on the/ootbat!fieldfor years to come. SECTION THREE: That the Mayor and Board oj'Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby extend best wishes to the graduating Football Knights for lifelong success and happiness ill their future endeavors; neverforget/ing to keep reachingfor their dreams. SECTION FOUR: That an o/licial copy qf this Resolution be sllitably prepared and presented to the PROSPECT KNIGHTS as a pel7Jetual memento. SECTION FIVE: That this Resolution shall be infil!lforce and effect from and a/tel' its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT- Passed and approved this day of December, 2005. A TrEST- lrvana K. Wilks Mayor M. Lisa Angel! Village Clerk RESOLUTION NO. SO -OS A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE "MUSIC MAKES A DIFFERENCE" PROJECT WHEREAS, educational research demonstrates the positive effect of music curriculum in developing academic achievement; and WHEREAS, learning to play an instrument provides children productive use of their time; and WHEREAS, some Mount Prospect students are not able to take music lessons because their families do not have the funds to rent or purchase an instrument; and WHEREAS, Make a Difference Day has inspired many volunteers to become more engaged in their communities and bring people of all backgrounds together to workfor the common good of the people; and WHEREAS, the Mount Proi>pect Community Relations Commission in partnership with Baird & Warner, the Mount Prospect Lions Club and John Jay Elementary School organized the 2005 Make a Difference Day Project "Music Makes a Difference "; and WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Community Relations Commission, Baird and Warner, the Mount Prospect Lions Club and John Jay Elementary invited community groups and residents to make a difference in the lives of children throughout the Village by donating an unwanted but usable musical instrument; and WHEREAS, many cherished and perhaps some long forgotten instruments were generously donated to enrich and nurture the positive growth and development of Mount Prospect students; and WHEREAS, through the unified efforts of Baird and Warner and the Mount Prospect Lions Club over twenty jive musical instruments were collected and delivered to John Jay School; and WHEREAS, studentsfrom School District 59, School District 57, School District 26 undSchool District 21 now have the opportunity to learn an instrument and develop their talents; and WHEREAS, the Mount Prospect Community Relations Commission, Baird and Warner, the Mount Prospect Lions Club and John Jay Elementary School are committed to the continuation of this truly inspirational project because, "Music Makes a Difference. " SECTION ONE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby acknowledge and recognize the Community Relations Commission, Baird and Warner, the Mount Pro.\pect Lions Club and John Jay School/or their time, energy. compassion and belie/that all children should have the opportunity to learn and benefit from the gift a/music. SECTION TWO: That an offiCial copy of this Resolution shall be suitably prepared and presented to the Community Relations Commission, Baird and Warner, the Mount Prospect Lions Club and John Jay School as a perpetual memento. SECTION THREE: That this Resolution shall be in/ullfiJrce and effect/rom and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. AYES: NA YS: ABSENT: /rvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST M Lisa Angell Village Clerk Passed and approved this 6'h day of December 2005 RESOLUTION NO. 51-05 A RESOLUTION FOR THE HOLIDA Y SEASON WHEREAS, the holiday season has arrived, and it is the time of the year when, as individuals and us a community, we reflect on our relationships with others, the goodwill that is shared, and all that remains to be done to create a peace fit! and safe world for all,' and WHEREAS, such a solemn, but joyous, time should include exchanges of concern, care, and love among all people. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED BY THE MA YOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION ONE: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do extend to the citizens of Mount Prospect our sincere wishes for a joyous holiday season, and on behalf of our entire community. we extend to evelyone a resolution of goodfaith and kindness so that there may be peace on this earth. SECTION TWO: This Resolution shall be in .fiill jorce and effect ji-om and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. A YES: NAYS: ABSENT: ATTEST: lrvana K. Wilks Mayor M. Lisa Angell Village Clerk Passed and approved this 61h day of December, 2005